{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9e-pro-vs-huawei-nova-15-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T19:03:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9e Pro vs Huawei Nova 15 Max",
    "answer": "The Honor X9e Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei Nova 15 Max leads on performance. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 149,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9e Pro",
            "slug": "honor-x9e-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9e-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-10_26_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T05:34:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 98.2,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei Nova 15 Max",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-15-max",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-15-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-16-2026-09_18_57-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-21T05:35:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 69,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 80,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 88.1,
                "overall": 78.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 7, 2026 (global)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 78 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "232g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1272 pixels (1.5K / FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 120Hz adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 series",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 14.2 No Google Play Services officially"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Ultra Sensing Camera (f/1.9) 2MP Secondary Camera RYYB Color Filter Sensor AIS Image Stabilization 10x Digital Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "High-resolution selfie camera (exact MP varies by region listing)",
                    "Video recording": "4K supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-removable 8500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Reverse Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 13,
                    "huawei-nova-15-max": 69
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-15-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 98.2,
                    "huawei-nova-15-max": 86
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 90,
                    "huawei-nova-15-max": 80
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-15-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-15-max": 50
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-15-max": 88.1
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Honor X9e Pro packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9e Pro charges 40W faster.",
        "Honor X9e Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X9e Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Huawei Nova 15 Max?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro and Huawei Nova 15 Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Huawei Nova 15 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Huawei Nova 15 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X9e Pro or Huawei Nova 15 Max?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X9e Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Huawei Nova 15 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9e Pro or Huawei Nova 15 Max?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Honor X9e Pro carries a 11000 mAh cell and Huawei Nova 15 Max a 8500 mAh cell, with 80W and 40W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Huawei Nova 15 Max?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova 15 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Huawei Nova 15 Max runs the HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}